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1. Duty Lawyer Policy v 2.13 [pdf, 302 KB]

   Duty Lawyer Service Operational Policy August 2023 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information....

2. Duty Lawyer Policy v-2.14.pdf [pdf, 303 KB]

   Duty Lawyer Service Operational Policy August 2024 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information....

3. Duty Lawyer Policy v2.15.pdf [pdf, 302 KB]

   Duty Lawyer Service Operational Policy November 2024 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information....

4. OIA-109706-v2.pdf [pdf, 6.4 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 12 March 2024 Our ref: OIA 109706 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Review of child participation in Family Justice report Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) on 13 February 2024 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). Specifically, you requested: I am requesting a copy...

5. IWCNZ-Submissions-on-Scope.pdf [pdf, 366 KB]

   ...Coroner considers and determines the scope of her inquiry favours a permissive, generous, and flexible approach which will include inquiry into the role of digital platforms so as to help prevent future deaths in similar circumstances and promote justice. This framework is discussed below. The Coroners Act 2006 8 The purpose of this Act, as noted in s 3, is “to help to prevent deaths and to promote justice”. This should be the overriding aim of the Coroner when determi...

6. OIA-124315.pdf [pdf, 812 KB]

   ...Rotation of assignments Thank you for your email of 29 July 2025 and clarification with us on 27 August 2025, requesting information, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), regarding duty lawyer rosters and the assignment process for certain matters. Specifically, you requested: Could you please advise the following for us as we are trying to figure out why our assignments on rotation have decreased in the last year: 1. How many lawyers are currently on the roster for ADC a...

7. [2007] NZEmpC AK 40/07 Clear v Waikato DHB [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...proceedings attaching the Authority’s determination. [2] The defendant opposes leave being granted. This is on the grounds that the merits of the case do not justify such leave and that such leave is not in the overall interests of justice. Principles applying [3] The right to challenge a determination of the Authority is contained in s179(1) of the Employment Relations Act 2000. The right is qualified by sub- section (2). This provides that every election to h...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 40 The Chief of New Zealand Defence Force v Darnley [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...is necessary for the Court to be satisfied that an appropriate basis has been made out for the exercise of its discretion.1 [2] An order of non-publication, either interim or permanent, marks a departure from the fundamental principle of open justice. An applicant must establish that sound 1 Employment Relations Act 2000, sch 3 cl 12. reasons exist for the presumption to be displaced. This generally involves pointing to specific adverse consequences which would justif...

9. AL v Secretary for Justice 30 August 2012 NZRA 000017 [pdf, 130 KB]

   REVIEW AUTHORITY NEW ZEALAND 2012 NZRA 000017 Applicant AL Respondent Secretary for Justice Date of Decision: 30 August 2012 ________________________________________________________________ DECISION ________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION 1. On 1 June 2012, the Secretary for Justice (Secretary) issued a decision declining to grant approval the Applicant as a Lead Provider in Category 2 Criminal Proceedings...

10. Duty Lawyer Policy July 2017 [pdf, 460 KB]

    ...6 Attendance requirements 7 Supervision of the duty lawyer service 7 Payment 8 Travel time and mileage 9 Specific arrangements at courts with PDS Supervisors 10 Removal from the duty lawyer roster 10 Appendix 1 – Instructions on bail matters for duty lawyers in all district courts 11 Appendix 2 – Payment rates 13 4 July 2017 Duty lawyer service Introduction This policy describes the operation of the duty lawyer service. The object of the...